Clear Choice Hearing & Balance

Other than the classroom, what are some great places to use a remote microphone? . @listenwithlindsay speaks on this: "One of my favorite tools - remote microphone technology!! Aka FM aka mini mic aka Roger - there are many names for it, but basically the parent wears a microphone and it connects wirelessly to the child's hearings aids/BAHA/CI and they can hear you SO MUCH BETTER. Inputting language for your child is hard work- don't you want to make sure as many of those wor...ds as possible?? Remote microphones overcome distance, noise and reverberation and yes I would even wear it while playing with a child in a "quiet" house. Imagine if you were to put your cell phone in a seat of a stroller on speaker and tried to have a conversation vs with listening to airpods or a Bluetooth headset. With head phones the sound is so much more clear and takes less brain power to understand and process. " See more

What is one of the things that makes Clear Choice Hearing and Balance truely unique? Answer: We take all insurance plans! . Lisa and Meghan are our full time billers and are true ROCKSTARS! If you have any questions regarding your bill or benefits they are your go to ladies!

Happy dirty 30 Dr. Stephany! For her birthday we asked her a couple questions: What is your favorite food? Sushi What is your favorite hobby? Photography... What is your favorite part of being an audiologist? Building relationships with patients and cerumen removal! See more

@sunshineaudiology made this super cute piece to educate people on the importance of hearing conservation! "dB is for decibels From a sound that is so faint @ 10 dB, such as leaves blowing, to when a sound can be so strong, it’s deadly @ 200 dB, such as a powerful bomb explosion.... Max exposure time for unprotected ears per day (OSHA): 90 dB: Max 8 hrs 95 dB: Max 4 hrs 100 dB: Max 2 hrs 110 dB: Max 30 min 120 dB: Max 7.5 min"

We often talk about hair cells when discussing sensorineural hearing loss with our patients. We are not talking about the hair in your ears! There are cells that look like hair in your cochlea. You can see in this picture how loud sounds can be detrimental to those little cells!

This Holiday season might be different than most. However, it is important to remember these tips for communicating with hearing loss!

How common is hearing loss? One in eight people in the United States, 12 years or older, have hearing loss in both ears! (www.nidcd.nih.gov)

A hearing instrument specialist is a state-licensed hearing care professional who has been trained to evaluate different types of hearing loss and to dispense hearing aids. At CCHB, you will most likely see one of our wonderful and talented HIS if you are interested in hearing aids, have a hearing aid problem, or need a hearing aid cleaning. Both of our HIS providers have over 10+ years of experience in this industry and are very knowledgeable. Call to schedule an appointment

Trick or treating might look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean we still can’t have fun! Our tips for trick-or-treating safely with hearing loss include making sure the hearing aids have fresh batteries and bring a flash light with you! If you think you need yours or your child’s hearing aids serviced before the next appointment give us a call to get scheduled.

(NAAM_ children) Did you know that children are at risk of noise-induced hearing loss? From listening to their favorite music to outdoor activities, children are exposed to noise more than we realize. At Clear Choice Hearing and Balance, our audiologists will check your child’s hearing to ensure that they are on the best path to success.

No hearing aids... What's the worst that could happen? Pretty neat video from a man with hearing loss! #clearchoiceroc

Before the holiday season starts let's make sure you're able to hear the important people in your life! Did you know that by treating your hearing loss sooner rather than later it can help prevent early onset alzheimers and dementia? At CCHB we have started screening our patient's brain health to start this very important conversation and to help prevent this decline!

An ABR stands for Auditory Brainstem Response. It is a test that we primarily perform on children and infants who are not able to complete a hearing test by raising their hand when they hear a beep. You can see here, how easy and relaxing an ABR can be!

Happy birthday Sal! If you have an appointment Wednesday with Sal make sure to wish him a happy birthday!

Wondering what is new in hearing aid technology? Check out our latest blog! https://clearchoicerochester.com//hearing-aid-improvements/

JUST RELEASED! ReSound ONE with M&RIE (Microphone & Receiver-In-Ear) introduces a new class of hearing aids* with a microphone and receiver positioned inside the ear, so patients can collect the whole sound environment just as nature intended. ReSound ONE adapts to patients’ needs in all areas, including a new modern design, a new palette of colors, audio streaming from iOS and Android devices, and the best rechargeable battery life in the industry for more than a full day of worry-free use.

Today, we remember those that lost their life's on this tragic day 19 years ago. #neverforget

What a great way to start this week! We are very grateful to the person that left the beautifully painted rock on our doorstep this morning. Its a reminder, that simple things like this can really brighten someone’s day!#beehappy #clearchoiceroc

Struggling to understand your loved ones when background noise is present? Did you have your hearing tested and the results were "normal"? Prefer quiet settings? You may have what is referred to as "Hidden Hearing Loss." See the attached article! #clearchoiceroc

DID YOU KNOW? Your hearing loss is as unique as your fingerprint! An expert fitting by a skilled hearing professional, who understands your unique needs ensures patient satisfaction. #clearchoicerochester